Description
Inspired by the Gilmore Girls’ love for coffee, these Coffee Cake Cookies are soft, buttery, and spiced with cinnamon — a perfect dessert or Thanksgiving treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups flour (325 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla, and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra coffee flavor, add 1 tsp instant coffee granules to the dough.
- Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crunchy topping.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookie
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American